Christine Baltes - Orange Coast College

Professor: Christine Baltes

Department: TBD

College: Orange Coast College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DANCA108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

With my personal experience, dance seems more of her passion. If taking her for Pilates I recommend taking another teacher. I was let down by the lack of information and guidance with her Pilates practice. She is Knowledgeable, but only by "HER" own method. She has a way of teaching by embarrassment instead of positve reinforcement. Good luck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: DANCEA128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher!! While I found her demanding she is very helpful and caring

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: DANC108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER! she treats this 1 unit pilates class like a 6 unit statistics course One of the worst teachers at occ She obvisouly knows what shes talking about yet has no clue how to teach Not a people person at all.demanding, unprofessional and petty Chris belittles her students She threatened to kick me out of class for yawning,at 8am on a sat

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DANC108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER! she treats this 1 unit pilates class like a 6 unit statistics course One of the worst teachers at occ She obvisouly knows what shes talking about yet has no clue how to teach Not a people person at all.demanding, unprofessional and petty Chris belittles her students She threatened to kick me out of class for yawning,at 8am on a sat

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DANC108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is not easy, I almost quit every week, but I stuck it out and rec'd an "A". I hated this class overall, but I liked the results so I just may sign up again for Fall. Call me a masochist!! Ha ha!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PILAT108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is horrible! She makes you feel like your lazy, worthelss and stupid! I can honestly say she is real rude. I agree with other peoples comments about her bringing her personal issues to class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DANCE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I almost got kicked out of the class for yawning--she thinks it's very rude. We're sitting there sprawled out on the floor doing exercises in sweats and she's worrying about table etiquette. It's more rude to scream at someone for small yawn than to yawn. Sorry, she's ridiculous. I'm upset that I paid to get yelled at.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DANCEP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Chris is not a nice person. and when she askes for feed back dont give it, she loves to be in the spot light so to speek. if you are over 40 (and or) over weight a little dont take the class she will not help your self esteam at all. I was taking the class for myself to make me fell good about me so I found her belittling & very offincive good luck

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DANCE128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

chris is a very demanding teacher. she could be a little more encouraging and positive.. i was really interested in taking pilates with her but get sick of her crappy attitude. oh and she trys to be funny but it's just kind of annoying.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Christine gave me the foundation so I could make a career as a dancer. Without her training I would be nowhere. So those of you who say you want your money back and can't handle being told what's right and wrong - stay home and let the rest of us who love to dance and love to learn take class. You would never make it in the dance world anyway.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DANC143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Chris has taught me what being a serious dancer is all about, Focus, confidence, competence, and an understanding of how your muscles operate (I'm still working on this one!) She can seem VERY intimidating and even harsh at first, but this is what makes most students work harder. You must always know the counts and PAY ATTENTION!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I wasted my time!I worked my butt off and all she did was make me feel worthless and incapable of doing anything to "her" standards.I get it Christine,you never made it to the top but stop taking your issues out on your students!I don't suggest taking this class unless you yourself are cold-hearted and completly self-absorbed!I want my money back!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PILATES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Chris knows the information and is happy to share but expects you to stay focused and learn -- if you want an easy class don't take hers. She designs her tests to actually test your knowledge!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Chris is a great teacher. She does not sugar coat things. Which I think is great. The only way you can excell is if someone is there to help you improve on your weaknesses. That's what she does. I would take her class again in a second.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

What a joke! I once liked this teacher but her attitude towards helping students has really spiraled downward. If she is having issues in her personal life she needs to keep them to herself, NOT take her bad days out on PAYING college students. GET OVER YOURSELF! What's the deal? I feel completely neglected and wish I had never taken her class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you are seriouse about dance, Chris is the prof. for you! I learned a lot more than I had ever expected and highly recconmond her to beginner and all level dancers. Her since of humor is a great and she is always helpful and very clear and specific in teaching. Word of advice~ She is a very tough love type of person but trust me, it pays off!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Shes okay I guess. Her style of dance needs to be updated and personally she thought that i thought i was the**** or something and so she tried to make me loook bad at everything i did and singled me out. not cool

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JAZZI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You will love her if you want to become a better dancer. If you already think you are the****, you might not like her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JAZZDANCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's awesommmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeee

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PILATES127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very easy class. Couple of written tests and demonstrations of your knowledge tests but you should be fine if you pay attention and attend classes. Great atmosphere and I met really nice people in that class. She's a friendly and understanding teacher!